dfizer, a picture Would really help but "splotchy brood pattern" is kinda vague. Do you mean that the birthing bees are emerging in a spread out/ non uniform pattern or that you have 'pockets' of capped brood here and there about the comb? The first is not a problem and is normal -- the second could be an indication of a failing queen. They do back off brood rearing in the fall. lee...

I haven't posted a picture either. Did you try taking a picture with your phone and save,then attach on message? There is a little icon on the top of the post reply to the left under where you bold and change your fonts. It shows a picture and says insert image. I'm guessing this is how to post a pic.Good luck ...if not maybe someone else can come up with how to do this.Pam

I would like some advice on increasing brood production... I have a hive that has like of splotchy brood patterns. If I knew how to attach a picture I would but I don't...

I consider the fall brood period from August 15th till 15 October. In the northeast, you need at least 60 days (Three full brood cycles) to have enough young bees to carry the hive through winter. It is the bees raised in September that make or break a hive in December and January.

To encourage brood, open feeding is the best option. It simulates a flow, stimulates the queen to lay eggs, and also limits the amounts of syrup they can put away by the hours they can fly. This means that they will not backfill the comb and limit the queens ability to lay eggs.

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